Sets out methods for implementation during construction for minimizing the risk to new buildings from damage by subterranean termites. It includes provisions for physical termite barriers and for the use of approved chemicals. This document is intended for use at such time as organochlorine termiticides are banned (30 June 1995 for all States and Territories, except the Northern Territory). This document does not make reference to treatment of existing buildings.

First published as AS CA43-1966. AS CA50 first published 1968. Revised and redesignated AS 1694-1974. AS CA43-1966 revised and redesignated AS 2057-1977. AS 2178 first published 1978. AS CA50-1968 withdrawn 1979. Second edition AS 2057-1981. Third edition 1986. Second edition AS 2178-1986. AS 1694-1974, AS 2057-1986 and AS 2178-1986 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 3660-1993. Revised and redesignated in part as AS 3660.1-1995.